ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 114447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
supple
redouble
highlight
archaic

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
accentuate
advantageous
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
compulsion
fidelity
clarity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
refurbish
scamper
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
accentuate
archetypal
disdain
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."